Petit

Unisex

Meaning

Small, little

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/pəti/

Traits associated with the name Petit:

Dogs named Petit tend to be loving, and affectionate. This name is also associated with companionship, and beauty.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Petit?

Naming your dog Petit suggests that you have a fondness for small, cute things. It could also suggest that you have a gentle and caring nature.

Is Petit a good dog name?

Petit has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Petit isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,444
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
2,194
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Petit is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Petit was, in the past month, the 3374th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Petit is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Petit was viewed 50 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Petit's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Petit is most adored in Iowa, Washington and Massachusetts.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, New Jersey and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Petit.

Most popular breeds named Petit:

  1. Poodle
  2. Bulldog
  3. Dachshund
  4. Wire Fox Terrier
  5. West Highland White Terrier

Petit is found in these categories:

small dog names
small

Petit means tiny in French, perfect for pint-sized pups!

Dog names like Petit:

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(used especially of persons) of inferior size
Petit dog name meaning

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